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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Mouse's Corner: Cloth Books

My mother asked early on in Mouse's life if I thought she would like a few cloth books. My mother likes to sew and found patterns at her local fabric store for books for young children. Of course, I said yes. Books that are easy to wash and that you can't rip? Perfect!

Mouse has loved those books, whether it's to use them as pillows or flip through the pages. Two of her current favorites include The Three Little Pigs and The Rainbow Zebra. Both of the books are colorful and playful in their illustrations and fit with the story perfectly.

The Three Little Pigs is a familiar story: three pigs build houses, each one out of different materials. A hungry wolf threatens to blow each house down unless the resident pig lets him in. Knowing they'll likely get eaten if they do, they refuse. It's a story children love, and many adults too. Mouse really likes to retell this story, changing it up as she goes.

I especially like how the illustrator captured the wolf peeking in the window.

When Mouse took The Rainbow Zebra to school for show and tell, I received nothing but praise about the book. The story is not only one that appeals to children, one full of various types of animals, but it is also a book about trying to fit in and valuing the differences of others, including oneself. I confess it's one of my favorites too.

What do you think of cloth books? Have you ever had one? Did/Do you have a favorite?

I love cloth books! I remember the first cloth book I bought for my eldest is on numbers, and she loved saying out the numbers out loud as she flipped open those little "pockets" that shown the no. of items. Now it's my youngest who loves them. :)

I love them! I'm not sure I've ever come across any - at least since the Tornado got here or if I did they were so expensive I didn't up buying them. He would absolutely have loved them though. What a great thing for Mouse to have!

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At the age of five, Literary Feline (aka Wendy) was diagnosed as a fabulavore. Due to the low story content of movies and television, she has required a steady supply of books to provide her sustenance. She currently resides in California with her loving husband, adorable daughter, and two affectionate and sassy cats. Literary Feline has broadened her nutritional sources by reviewing books. Please note: Literary Feline is not a bibliovore. She's not eating the books for goodness' sake.